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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
THE CONDITION OF CROPS.
RECENT RAINS IN THE NoRTHWFsY
HAD BUT LITTLE EFFECT.

The Corn Crop Was Too Far Advanced to
BE Helped Materially-Avorage COndI-
tiOn Of the Corn Crop and Yield Of Win
ter Wheat-RepOrt From Other Grain.
CHICAGO, Aug. 24.-Reports do not indi-
cate any material change in the condition
of the corn crop in the different states as
result of therecent refreshing rains Corn
on high and dry lands was too far gone to
be recuperated by rains, but low lying and
late planted fields have been somewhat
helped. These, however, are not of suffi-
cient acreage to affect to any appreciable
degree the general average of condition.
Dakota alone reports the condition of the
crop above average.
The average yield Of winter wheat In the
different states as shown by the spring re-
turns from our crop report is as follows:
Twenty five Illinois counties Is "a bushels;
fourteen Wisconsin counties, "A 2-5; eleven
Ohio counties, - 3-1l; thirteen Missouri
countless 20, Alb; nine Michigan counties,
Ii Is; eight Kentucky counties, 10; fifteen
Kansas counties, II 2-5, and eleven Indiana
counties II l-5.
The average yield of spring wheat in the
different states is as follows: Fourteen
counties in Iowa, l2 bushels; fourteen coun-
ties in Dakota, 10 bushels; eight counties in
Minnesota, 8 IL bushels, and thirteen coun-
ties in Nebraska, II s-13 bushels
The average yield of oats in the different
states, as shown by threshing returns from
our report, is as follows: Twenty six Illi-
lois counties, 32 bushels; II Wisconsin coun-
lies, 26 Oil bushels; IL Ohio counties, 81 o.
bushels: IL Missouri counties, 3: As bushels;
II Michigan counties, 81 bushels; Ken
lucky counties "a 3-5 bushels; IA Kansas
countless 25 1-3 bushels; 10 Indiana counties,
"A rs bushels; 20 Iowa counties, SO 10 bush
Dis; II Dakota countless 30 9-ll bushels; 8
Minnesota counties, SO bushels, and IL Ne
oraska counties, 80 bushels.
The recent rains have much refreshed and
invigorated pastures and a fair supply of
iall feed is now anticipated Potatoes gen.
orally are turning out poor crop on account
If drouth, but late varieties have been
helped by the rains. The apple crop will be
generally light in the west. Cattle are
beginning to pick up in condition and are
reported in good health as a rule.
The average condition Of the corn crop in
the states reporting is as follows: Twenty
six counties In Illinois report an average
cOuulIlOh oL bne crop Vi OU4 Per Cenb'
eleven counties in Wisconsin, 81 Q per cent
ZEN counties in OHIO, 69.5 per cent. eleven
counties in Missouri, OK per cent; ten coun-
ties in Michigan, 45.5 per cent. seven coun-
Ties in Kentucky, Sc per cent thirteen
counties in Kansas, 40. 7per cent nine coun-
Ties in Indiana, ~ per cent nineteen coun-
les in Iowa, 50 per cent. thirteen counties
n Dakota, 1876 per cent. ten counties in Min
aesota, 795 per cent, and thirteen counties
in Nebraska 70 per cent
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
Another Order from the white Caps.

New ALBANY, Ind, Aug. "a. Mrs. Jen-
ME Dougherty, widow living in Crawford
county, where she teaches school, has been
ordered by the White Caps" to leave her
home 1t bas been reported that Mrs.
Dougherty was to marry Mr.. Strong, a
young man several years her junior In
their letter to her the white Caps" say:
"You are aware of his tender years and care
nothing for him further than that he is to
receive handsome allowance at the age of
twenty-one. You have been heard to make
this remark, and the community would be
better pleased if you immediately decide to
leave without further Warming
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
Base Ball Brotherbood.

New YoRX, Aug. 24,-The Ball Players
brotherhood, which includes some ninety
league players, will meet at Earles' hotel,
in tdis cICy, on Sunday next to secure, if
possible, modification of the present con-
tract which ball players have to sign. It
is desired to arrange meeting between rep
reSentatives Of the brotherhood and the Ma
tional league to discuss the matter and
mutually agree upon more satisfactory
form of contract. John NJ. Ward, presi-
dent of tho brotherhood, has written League
President Young about the m tier It is
said that Association players will soon form
a similar organization
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
LATEST IN0VAN NEWS.
A Message From General ReardOn Re-
ports no Fighting.


DENVER, Col, Aug A-Interesting news
is reported from the frontier, but up to the
present time no fighting has taken place.
Courier Butler, just arrived at Glenwood
Springs, brings a message from Gen. Rear
don, who is in command of the troops en-
route to Meeker Gen. Reardon's message
is dated at Morgan's ranch, on the Divide,
about thirty miles out from Meeker, and
shows that he has made half Of the journey
in safety. Reardon's command are in good
spirits, but as the road is rough one his
horses need rest. Reardon was to hold his
command at this ranch until he heard from
Kendall, or at least until yesterday, as he
thinks that if Kendall had an engagement
with the Indians he will drive them towards
Morgan's ranch
Adj Gen. West has left Glenwood Springs
for Meeker, and Col E. B. Brooks is now
commanding at that place. The latest news
by courier from Meekor is that a sentinel,
about o'clocl; at night Of the 2)th saw two
rockets ascending, and they were supposed
to be Indian signals The people Of Meeker
feel confident that Ute war will surely
take place
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
LOST AT SEA.
The Captain OF a British Steamship Carr
ried Overhnarh In n Tornado.

ried Overheard in n Tornado.
BALTIMORE Aug. "a. The British steam
ship Propitious from CArthagena, has ar
rived at this port in badly battered condi.
tion and without a captain, that officer hav-
ing been lost on the voyage. The chief Off
cor reports that Saturday morning at
O'Clock, sixty miles Off Cape Henry, the
Tropitious encountered terrific gale, which
lasted until o'clock in the afternoon It
swept everything before it. Some falling
stanchions knocked a circular hole in the
deck, through which the waters poured into
the hole As If sent by kind Providence,
large heavy galvanized iron bucket was
torn from its fastenings aft and was swept
up to the hole, into which it fitted as snugiy
as though specially made for the purpose
This alone prevented the water from filing
and Dinking the ship In the meantime
Capt Nichols was swept overheard and lost.
The planking of the deck is badly sprung.
The first officer was quite badly injured
about the knees by flying spars. The vessel
now hes at the Canton elevator, her decks
being within two and a halt feet of the
water line: The boat was a staunch one,
but IL now a complete wreck Great cracks
and chinks may be seen here and there,
through which the water is running, and the
vessel .S gradually sinking.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
Electric Storm at Sea.

New York, Aug. 23.-The steamship
Anchoria, which arrived Sunday, met
tornado Saturday, 1S0 miles from Sandy
Hook, The wind came on from the north.
east, and in short time there was tre-
mendOus sea. The rain came down in Suoh
floods that the crew were scarcely able to
stand upon deck The lightning poured In
streams Of a minutes duration from the
clouds to the water, while globes Of blue
fame played up and down the rigging and
danced along the yards and leaped from the
masts incessantly For two hours the wind
blew at eighty miles an hour. Neither look
out nor pilot could see beyond the ships
rail, because of the solid sheets of rain.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25

A Condensation of An the Important
Sporting Events.
Fifteen League base ball players have
made over one hundred base hits this sea-
son.
Pitcher Tom Ramsey, of the Louisvilles,
will rest his arm for a week He over
strained some muscles.
Rudolph defeated SchaeGer at Paris in
the international billiard match Monday
night, running the game out with Schaefer
at 1885.
John Stricken, of the Cleveland club, was
arrested in that city Monday on complaint
Of the Law and Order league for ball play
ing on Sunday.
The Chicago races were won by Halle D.,
Ira E. Bride, Biddy Bowling and Barney
Lee.
The Brighton Beach winners Monday were
Peg Wellington, Charley May, Thriftless,
Adrian, Armstrong, Bourbon.
Herman Hobreiser and Arthur Frost are
under arrest at Chicago, on ths charge OF
poisoning "a valuable trotter" at East Sag.
inaw, Michigan.
BASE BALL-Athletic 6. LOuisville 6:
Brooklyn Is, Cleveland 4; Detroit IL, Wash-
ington D; Philadelphia 4, Indianapolis !:
Mansfield |, Canton 0; Kalamazoo u Haaes.
sAi.v VI sArst xAvlAssLls ". Lvtumbu. N A.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25

ANDERSON, S. c., Aug 81 Nose Lynch,
a negro, called at the house of Mrs. Miles
Werner, in the absence of her husband, and
presented note purporting to have been
written by Joa Summers, a white man, with
whom Werner had been in litigation.
nstructing Lynch to get certain papers
Upon Mrs Werner refusing to produce
them, Lynch said he would have them or
cut her throat She said, ''Well l will get
them for you, then, rather than be killed" "
Instead she got double barreled shotgun,
at sight of which Lynch broke and run, but
had not gone far when he got both loads,
mortally wounding HIM
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. "a 1t is officially
announced that the government has sent a
circular to the powers declaring that it is un-
able to recognize the validity of Prince Fer
lnand's election to the throne of Bulgaria
According to the circular, Prince Ferdinand
acquainted the czar with the fact Of his cleo
zion, and requested permission to visit ST.
Petersburg in order to learn the cgar's
wishes before going to Bulgaria The czar
replied that the princes election would not
be recognized by Russia, and that the prince
could by no pretext justify his Journey to
Bulgaria. The circular in conclusion ex-
presses TIE hope tLat the Bulgarian people
will coincide with tho Russian views and
uot permit a tlagrant violation Of the Berlin
treaty.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
openIng OF the LatonIa Fnlr.

CINCINNATI Aug. "a. .-Latonia fair opened
at $50 a. m. The program included, first,
the exhibit of dairy cattle. After the cattle
awards we're made horses were shown, first
in single, then in double harness. Draught
horses were then brought forward. At
p M, the bicycle races were in order, and
at 9 p. m. the trotting. The first race, the
best three in five, was of the three minute
class. The entries were Sickler Hamble-
tonian, Howard, Charley p, Jeremiah and
Ellenile Wilkes The second race was for
stations The entries were Sam Harris,
Purcell, Jim Wilkes, Crigler's Almont, Con-
ner's Almont and Highland Chief
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
A MAN OE NERVE.
Premier NOrquay VIII Build That Road
or Die in the Attempt.

CHICAGO, Aug. 23.-John Norquay, the
giant Scotch Cree -half-breed prime minis
ter Of Manitoba, who has been in Chicago
since Thursday, has left for Toronto, from
which point he will proceed at once to Win
nipeg via the Canadian Pacific railway
should the signs Of a conflict in that quarter
not disappear.
Before leaving he said: Eyes, there may
be trouble, even to tho extent Of d conflict
Of arms" Continuing, Mr.. Norquay stated
that he has been in st. Paul and Chicago for
the purpose of raising temporary loan ON
the credit Of the provincial government for
the purpose of a new road, and not to escape
service Of the injunction warrant, as was
stated in Winnepeg dispatch. He stated
that he would do all he could to prevent
trouble and would even go to Ottawa for
that purpose before returning home, il
necessary. However, the road undertaken
would be completed even at the point Of the
bayonet. He believed the Federal authori-
ties would resist them, and Of course, il such
were the case there would be bloodshed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
OPPOSITION TO POWDERLY
ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO THE
MINNEAPOLIS CoNVEr .TION.

A Tidal Wave OF Opposition to the Gen-
eral oiflcers of the knights of Labor
Sweeping Over the Entire Country--Its
Capso-VarIous Other Labor News
CHICAGO, Aug. A.-Ihe Tribune's special
from Philadelphia says: The great tidal
wave of opposition>to to Mr., Powderly aud the
general officers of the Knights of Labor,
which has been sweeping over the country
for the past two weeks in the election of
delegates TO the Minneapolis convention, has
brought CONSERVATION and terror into every
stronghold Of the reignihg administration,
and nowhere so much as in the general head
quarters in this city. The wave has not
been restricted in its progress to any par
ticular localities, but is general and over
whelming. Nothing like it has ever been
known before within the order, and the re-
suit is dismay and confusion 10 Mr.. Pow
derly and his colleagues
Heretofore they had entertained the belief
that the dissatisfaction in the order was only
sporadic, and consequently insignificant,
and their purpose now to see nearly every
big and influential district assembly in the
bl0CJ u6logdUo9
to Minneapolis can well be imagined. They
are fearful, it is said, that their race is
about run, and accordingly they are strain
. ing every nerve to ward off the calamity
which is impending. Every where a square
issue is being joined at the district elections
between the adherenVs and opponents of the
administration, and the result, at least in
all the large cities, has been so far al
most uniformly disastrous to the admiuistra-
ton
The most significant feature of this popu-
lar uprising is that several Of the general
officers themselves who formerly wsre dele
gates to the general assembly have been
either defeated outright or anticipating
defeat, have prudently withdrawn their
names as candidates for election as delegates
to Minneapolis. The great wave of opposi-
ton is attributed to the overt acts and CON
tinued encroachmeuts ON the liberties Of the
order by the general officers since the last
general assembly
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
A kentucky shooting.

BOWLING GREEN, KY, Aug. 24,-Yester-
day morning Thomas Sumpter fatally shot
Joe Rountree at 1 o'clock. Rountree had
been living Oh the farm of Sumpter, but
having married last week concluded to
move A dispute arose between the two
about the ownership of some trivial article,
and resulted in Sumpter shooting Rountree
in the head with a shotgun, several shot
lodging in the brain. Sumpter surrendered
to the authorities and claims Rountres was
advancing on him with club when he did
the shooting.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
Tho Pacific railway Commission.

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 24.-The Pacific
railway commission have arrived here from
San Francisco. Mr.. B. Campbell, of the
Oregon Railway and Navigation company,
was the only person examined. He wai
questioned in a general way as to the nature
and volume of traffic which his company
gave to the Union Pacific The commission
leaves to-day for Huntington, and expect to
resume their sessions in New York City
September 90. Up to this date the COM
mission has taken 10000 pages Of testi-
Ronv rat
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
Cnll for a stata cnnrentinn.

Boston, Aug. PA call has been issued
by leading representatives Of the knights of
Labor assemblies, trades unions, Land and
Labor clubs, Union Labor clubs and other
similar organizations throughout the COM
monwealth for a sta 9 convention, to be held
in this city September TO- for the purpose of
nominating a full stats Labor ticket The
call expresses the beiet that the interests of
the workers can be better advanced by indie
pendent political action than afflliation with
Republicanssor Democrats. Among those
signing the call are number of ladies
prominent in labor unions
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
Ancient Order of Forre.ters' Picnic.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Aug. 23.-Flags were
displayed on the city hall and court house
this morning for the Ancient Order of For
resters who are having their parade and
picnic. Different societies of the order
arrived from New York, Connecticut, New
Jersey, Massachusetts, Philadelphia, Wash
ington and other places After parading
with bands Of music through the principal
streets they proceeded to the Broadway
park where they are holding a grand
festival
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25

CINCINNATI, Aug. 23 About 9:45 a. m.
Frank Fitzgivens, aged thirty-two, of Cow
ington, KY, walked down to the floating
bath house at the foot of Vine street, and
deliberately attempted suicide by Jumping
into the river. He was rescued with some
difficulty and taken to Hammond street
station house, where he was locked up for
safe keeping He refuses to talk, and no
cause is known for his attempt at self-do-
atrIlrtion
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25

LONDON, Aug. 2i.-During a regatta on
the Thames below London Bridge yesterday
about thirty-ive of the spectators on shore
clambereG upon barge laden with hay.
lhe ropes holding the tarpaulin covering the
hay broke with their weight and the barge
giving lurch, all except one We're thrown
into the water. The water was only three
feet deep, but the mud under it was eight
feet in depth and afforded no foothold. AS
near an can bs learned sevente5s persons
were drowned. Six of the bodies have been
recovered thus far The work of recovery
is still going on and it is hoped that the
whole seventeen will be- takon out.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25

CELINA, o., Aug. "a Two tramps have
been arrested here having in their possession
ten fine shirts of different makes, all dirty
anil all bloody. One of the shirts was
marked "F, A. T., and one had been made
by Hurshell 81 Harcourt of Chicago The
tramps when arrested threw away several
pocketbooks. The shirts We're undou ubtedly
from the bloody Chatsworth wreck, and the
officers here will endeavor to find how they
were obtained
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
Murder When 1t Comes His w.v.

JEEFERsoNvILLE Ind, Aug. 24.-At 10
o'clock last night Walter James, aged nine
teen, cut and mortally wounded Frank Car
ter, his roommate. A grudge had existed
between them for some time, and the trouble
last night grew out of quarrel over tri-
vial matter. James is tough, and has often
said it gAns in his blood to cut and slash
when it comes his way. He is at large. His
home is in St Louis.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25

DENVER, Col, Aug. 23.-At Glenwood
Springs yesterday Father Edward Downey
said mass but omitted his sermon, starting
Immediately for Meeker to minister to his
parishioners in trouble there. He has a
dangerous road to travel, and fears are felt
for his safety, There was pathetic scene
at the church as he announced his departure
to his most of duty
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25

TIFFIN, o., Aug @3.-Some weeks ago
serious charges we're made against Rev J.
Christory, pastor of st. Patrick's and Lib
erty Catholic churches. The matter has
been investigated by Bishop Gilmore, Of
Cleveland, and although it was found that
Christory is guilty of some of the charges,
it was also proven that much of the trouble
originated from personal differences between
the pastor and members of the church Ii
has been decided, therefore, not to depose
the priest, but to allow him to resign his
charge and be transferred to Medina, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25

CINCINNATI, Aug. "a. Jerry Harrington's
.wo-story frame dwelling at No. Charming
street, Mt. Auburn, burned Monday eve.
ming. Most Of the furniture was saved
Loss on the building, So, 500 Mounted. Po-
liceman Williams broke his left knee cap
when dismounting at the fire William
hamburger and William Albach, pipemen Of
the Seyens were slightly burned by falling
mortar
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
M'GLYNN ADHgRENTs.
Trouble Brewing Among the AnCien
Ordar of HiharniRna I'm RrnnIrlvn

Trouble Brewing Among the Ancient
Order of Hibernians in Brooklyn.
New YoRK, Aug, 24.-The lecture of DR..
McGlynn before Division 3, Ancient Order
of Hibernians in Brooklyn next Friday even
ing, for the benefit of the widows and
orphans of that society is assuming impor-
tance from political and clerical point of
view The eff rts of portion of the
division to prevent the doctor from being
invited to lecture were unsuccessful after
causing much comment The latest phase
Of the officers is the eminent and venerable
priest, Father Sylvester Malone will prob
ably be present at the lecture. Father
Malone has long been known as an ardent
friend of DIR. McGlynn, but he has hitherto
refrained from openly endorsing the latter's
position. His brother, Edward Malone, NJ.
D., will introduce DR.. McGlynn. He said
to-day when asked il he regarded this as
consistent with his standing as a good
Catholic, said Certainly do In my esti-
nation and that of my brother, Rev Syl-
vester Malone, DR.. McGlynn was unjustly
communicated and as good Catholics we
must follow the dictates of our own con-
science which forbids us from severing our
connection with him.
The quarrel in the Hiberians over this
matter is attracting much attention in
Brooklyn. The friends of Dr. McGlynn as
sert that his opponents are being investi-
gated by Boss Mclaughlin, because OF DR..
McGlynn's influence in the United Labor
party
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25

NEW York, Aug. 23.-David Okey, of the
mercantile marine division of the treasury
department, who has been appointed by
Secretary Fairchid to examine into tho
methods of the board of immigration Of this
port presented his credentials to collector
Magone and had long consultation with
him. 1t was decided to begin the taking Of
tostimonY before the collector tomorrow.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
Collecting the Driven Well Royalty.

TOLEDO, O., Aug. 4.-Fifteen precipes
have been filed in the United States court by
f. Q. Bennett ct al against fifteen citizens
of Lima for infringement on the driven we'll
patents, The amount of damages claimed
in each case is $50, with interest on $40 from
1882 Fol.ett, Hyman & Kelley, of Cincin-
natl, represent the plaintiffs. 1t is UNDER
stood thtt every county in the state will
come in for its share of these cases.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
Slashed by Nanrn.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 24-John Donahan,
aged twenty. two, of Third and Plum streets,
was amusing himself at the foot of Plum
street last evening by throwing George
Taylor, colored man about, when the latter
got tired of the fun and slashed Bonahan 80
badly in the abdomen that his entrails pro-
truded. The wounded man was taken to
the hospital, and at first refused to give the
name of his assailant and exonerated him
from blame. Bonahan's condition is critical.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
Republican Primary Eleoti

BALTIMORE Aug. "a The Republican
party have held primary elections in this
city. Delegates were elected to the state
convention TO be held on Wednesday next,
who will vote for the nomination of Mr..
Walter q. Brooks, of this city, for gov
amor
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-08-25
Killed BY a Train,

WELLsylLLE, O., Aug, Yesterday
Chris, Riley, homeless stranger who had
been working in Patterson's pottery here for
some time, was struck by passenger train
while walking on the track near here, and
instantly killed The poor fellow started
for East Liverpool in the morning in search
Of work 1t is thought he has friends living
in Trenton, ~ J.